Motorcycles
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I really wanted to like the Rev’it @Graeme, but the fit wasn’t right. I probably sized down from how Klim is normally worn, but it was quite comfortable. It’s funny that the main complaint is weight. I guess wearing heavy clothes all the time has me used to the substantial. I like what I’ve seen from Rukka, but I’ve never seen it in person.
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That Klim jacket is a really good fit on you @summ3rhays. I can see why you went for it, and the brand has universally good press.
I don't have a problem with heavy motorcycle gear. It's generally tougher, and that's what you want in an unscheduled dismount.
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Ducati have upped the capacity of the Multistrada to 1260 cc, inline with the Diavel. This is the new Pikes Peak variant.
There's also the Scrambler 1100, which has got a 1100 cc engine, a useful bump from the 800 cc of the original.
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MCN have a piece about the Moto Morini Corsaro Ti22, which is being displayed at EICMA.
It's a one-off special based around the Corsaro, but with retro styling cues, and a load of carbon and titanium parts.
Want!
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@Graeme oh i just saw that this morning in photos.. how exciting.. but i'm still waiting on news with the new 2018 s1000rr
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The BMW press conference is about this time tomorrow, so you should know then @louisbosco.
I'm looking forward to Honda (the NSC), Husqvarna (the Vitpilen), and Kawasaki (H2 GT).
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oh boy…. :o
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kiss french, ride italian..
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Honda have unveiled the CB1000R. It's a retro-modern design, and I really like it.
It's got 143 bhp, similar to the Ducati Monster. The Yamaha MT-10 and BMW S1000R are around 160 bhp, whilst the KTM Super Duke and Aprilia Tuono are around 170 bhp, so it's a bit down on power against some of the competition.
They've fitted it with all the electronics in the world, and a quickshifter is available on the upgraded model.
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Just watched BMW's EICMA live stream. No new S1000RR for you @louisbosco! Looks like you'll have to go Italian. :o
However, they have brought out the K1600 Grand America instead.
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Hahaha damn them! @Graeme
In their defence, they did tell me that was happening but luckily in 3 years I can trade it in for something brand new… might go for something a bit more impractical next time. We shall see!
Nice video for it. Not too dissimilar to my daily commute to the office
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Motorcycle companies are buggers like that @Sam. Still, your commute through Gosport looks very picturesque.
On the new model front, Kawasaki have a café racer version of the Z900RS coming. I think that the Thruxton does it better.
Meanwhile the H2 has spawned a new version, the H2 SX. This is a sports tourer, with a reasonable 210 bhp.
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@Graeme such a shame. although initial reports suggest it's either now or next year. well, the current model of the s1000 doesn't look too bad.
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yeah. that was the article that i saw. so i was half hearted looking forward to it. however, i wonder if the 2018 model is any different from 2017. i'm happy with a second hand one so long as it has launch control. currently, the 15/16 model looks alright to me in terms of specs..
